§ 400-17
Planning Board review
- A. Immediately upon receipt of an application for amendment of this chapter, a copy of such application shall be forwarded to the West Greenwich Planning Board for review and an advisory opinion. The Zoning Board may refer any matter before it to the Planning Board for review and an advisory opinion. In rendering an opinion, the Planning Board shall consider whether or not the proposed action is consistent with the Comprehensive Community Plan of the Town of West Greenwich. The Planning Board shall transmit its advisory opinion to the Zoning Board or Town Council in writing, prior to or during the public hearing.
- B. The Zoning Board and the Town Council shall consider such advisory opinion in reaching a decision, but shall not be bound by such opinion.
- C. At least once every two years, the Planning Board shall review this chapter and make a written report to the Town Council recommending any amendments deemed appropriate in the light of current development trends and needs.